Flood

Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas…

April 14, 2026

Local News

Community Foundation pledges flood recovery match for Vallecito

$15,000 in matching funds aims to support road repairs after October flooding

February 1, 2026

Regional News

Polis asks FEMA to reverse rejection of $41 million in disaster aid for Western Slope floods, fires

Governor adds an official appeal to the voices of elected officials

January 20, 2026

Local News

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery

December 23, 2025

Nation & World

Washington flooding forces an entire city to evacuate as rivers top historic highs

A home is surrounded by floodwaters near Twin Rivers Snohomish County Park in Arlington, Wash., on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.…

December 12, 2025

Local News

Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action

November 29, 2025

Local News

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage

November 27, 2025

Local News

For Vallecito residents, cooperation is a must for successful post-flood recovery

channel bore brunt of damage; fixing it will cost millions

November 23, 2025

Local News

Lawmakers show bipartisan support for disaster declaration in Southwest Colorado

of intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding, property damage in mid-October

November 18, 2025

Local News

Durango train will resume trips to Silverton

Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton

October 17, 2025

Local News

It takes a village: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito

Residents return home after record floods, begin recovery

October 16, 2025

Local News

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

October 16, 2025

Local News

Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations

River jumped bank Saturday, damaging tracks near Needleton

October 16, 2025

Local News

‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito

October 14, 2025

Local News

Unprecedented levels of rainfall wreak havoc across Southwest Colorado

Tropical storms damage roads, structures across region

October 14, 2025

Local News

Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

October 11, 2025

Local News

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

Local News

La Plata County set to adopt updated flood plain regulations

maps finalized in October go into effect April 25

January 18, 2024

Tri-Cities

Navajo Dam releases begin in advance of spring runoff

Juan River flow expected to reach 5,000 cfs by the end of next week

May 15, 2023

New Mexico

Flooding potential in San Juan County increases as snowpack melts

statistics put northwest New Mexico in 90% runoff category

April 25, 2023

Local News

Mesa snowmelt overwhelms Dolores in valley below

Community rallies to fill sandbags, redirect floodwaters; no injuries reported

April 10, 2023

Local News

Dolores Valley residents offered free sandbags as flooding begins

Public Works Department donates sand as rain and snowmelt pick up

March 23, 2023

Local News

Free sandbags being provided by La Plata County

on top of above-average snowpack could cause flooding

March 10, 2023

Local News

Heavy morning rain presents flood concerns for La Plata County

areas received a half-inch of moisture

September 22, 2022